University Relations

The Office
of University Relations is the first point of contact for
media outlets. Each year University relations issues dozens
of press releases, media advisories and tip sheets reporting
university accomplishments, including grants received, new
academic programs, conferences and upcoming events and other
faculty and student achievements, University Relations also
regularly contacts local and regional media representatives
about feature stories on campus.

Areas of responsibility
include:

Press Conferences and Media Interviews

Press
conferences represent one way to handle a major announcement of
interest to several reporters. These announcements often relate
to major donations to the University, represent a significant
change in policy, procedure or administration or serve as a medium
by which the University President may make a statement to a variety
of reporters at one time.

Responses to Reporters

University Relations
staff members frequently receive media queries looking for campus
experts to comment on a variety of subjects. The staff arranges
media interviews and photographs with University staff and faculty.

Speakers Bureau

University Relations staff
members frequently receive queries from the community looking
for faculty and staff experts to speak on a variety of subjects.
The staff arranges the speaking engagements.

Internal Communications

Production of Publications

Publications Produced by the Office of University
Relations

Hampton Life

Hampton Life is the faculty and staff newsletter,
is published monthly by the Office of University Relations.

Student Connection

Student Connection is the student newsletter,
it is published monthly by the Office of University Relations.

President's Annual Report

President's Annual Report is the official annual
publication presented to the Board of Trustees. The publication
provides an overview of campus achievements and activities each
year, along with financial reporting.

Expertise Guide

Expertise Guide is the annual listing of the
university's experts. Faculty and staff who are knowledgeable
about a wide range of subjects relating to their educational expertise,
research projects or hobbies are included. The
Expertise Guide is available online.

Alumni Magazine

Alumni Magazine is the official biannual magazine
published for Hampton University alumni. The magazine includes
features about alumni and other articles about the University.